Haley looked up, her eyes filled with gratitude as she gazed at him. "Honey, you’re the best."Shane lowered his head and kissed her soft lips. "As long as you know that."With his comfort, Haley's mood improved, and she held Shane's hand as they went home together.The next morning, Haley woke up to the sound of commotion outside. She stretched lazily, her round-neck pajamas riding up to reveal a slender, delicate waist. Rubbing her eyes, she slowly climbed out of bed and walked out. "Bob, what's all the noise about?"Outside, Xena had come to Violet Grove early in the morning, wanting to see Haley. The helpers, however, kept her at the door, refusing to let her in or even announce her presence. They were worried about waking the sleeping Haley."It's almost noon, and she's still sleeping? How lazy can Haley be? How can Mr. Ford tolerate such an undisciplined and unruly woman for so long?" Xena thought, her frustration growing. Remembering her own recent struggles without a h
Haley suddenly let out a sneer. "Xena, you're too greedy.""What's wrong with wanting money?" Xena did not feel her demand was unreasonable at all. With the vast resources of the Ford Corporation and Haley's control over JY, they could easily come up with a hundred million. With that money, she could disappear forever!Haley signaled to the bodyguards behind her. They immediately understood and surrounded Xena. "It seems the previous lesson wasn't enough. You still haven't grasped reality."Seeing the tall, burly bodyguards, Xena swallowed nervously. "W-What are you doing? Stay away!"She glared at Haley with venom in her eyes. "Haley, call them off!"Haley remained motionless. "I hate being threatened."As soon as she finished speaking, the bodyguards pounced on Xena, pinning her to the ground. Xena struggled but could not break free, screaming in anger. "Haley, are you crazy? Aren't you afraid I'll spread the news about your mother?"Haley laughed coldly. "If you disappear f
After resting for a moment, Xena felt a sudden cold breeze blow past her. Her body tensed with fear as she slowly turned around. What she saw made her jump in terror.A woman stood behind her, her face obscured by her long and straight hair. Xena screamed in fright.The woman suddenly lifted her hair and started laughing. "Are you here to play with me? Play with me, will you? I love girls with such smooth, tender skin.""Ah!" Xena shut her eyes tight and screamed again, fainting from fear....After handling business matters, Haley and Shane hurriedly flew to the capital. Mr. Fisher Sr.'s condition was unstable, and the hospital had issued its final notice. Without the Fisher family's medical expertise, he would not have survived this long. Now, he was just barely holding on.When Haley arrived at the hospital, she found that Mr. Fisher Sr. had grown even thinner in the past half month. He looked frail, almost skeletal, with no color in his face. Seeing him like this, Haley's e
After visiting Mr. Fisher Sr. at the hospital, Haley and Shane went to Zac’s villa. Zac still had patients in Jasper City and would be arriving by the first flight in the morning, so it was just the two of them at home.Shane, aware that Haley was still grappling with her sadness, gently pulled her into his arms, soothingly stroking her back. "It's okay, wifey. Don’t overthink it."Haley leaned her head against Shane's broad chest, her mood somber. "Shane, why is life so fragile?"Shane tenderly touched her face, his heart aching for her. "It's precisely because it's fragile that it’s so precious."Haley's eyes were downcast, tears welling up and staining her cheeks red, looking incredibly pitiful. Realizing the topic was too heavy, Shane quickly shifted the conversation. "You know, I heard that elders feel a lot of joy when they receive gifts. Why don’t we get a present for Grandpa to cheer him up?"Haley's lashes fluttered, his words resonating with her. She straightened up, her
At the doorway, Rachel covered her eyes with her hands, her lips curling into a shy smile. She silently remarked, "oh dear, why are they kissing in broad daylight? And in the living room, no less! Do they not care about appearances at all?"Haley, annoyed that her rare moment of initiative was interrupted, spoke sharply. "Why are you here? Do you need something?"Rachel, annoyed herself, pouted. "Do you think I want to be here? Uncle said he has an evening appointment and won't be coming, so he sent me to let you know."Actually, Charles was worried about Haley’s mood and thought that since Rachel was the same age and also a girl, she might be able to comfort her.Rachel puffed out her cheeks, glaring at Haley. She certainly did not look sad or upset just a moment ago. She seemed to be enjoying herself! She thought to herself, "Who needs comforting here? Uncle Charles is treating Haley like a child, but he definitely hasn’t seen her make people cry with just a few words at work
Haley led Rachel to the dining room, her eyes lighting up at the sight of the sumptuous dinner spread before them.Rachel was equally astonished. "I thought it would be just a few simple dishes, but... your husband is really amazing!"Haley proudly lifted her chin. "Of course, Shane has many talents."Just then, Shane walked in with a bowl of soup, his lips curving into a slight smile.Rachel couldn't hide her curiosity. "Does... brother-in-law cook often at home? Don't you have a chef?"Haley and Shane exchanged a smile. "He doesn't have that much time," Haley explained. "Besides, I wouldn’t bear to let him cook every day." Shane's eyes were full of amusement as he gently ruffled Haley's hair. "Haley was feeling down today, and she likes to eat when she's not happy."Rachel covered her mouth in excitement, trying not to squeal. She got it now! It was all to cheer up his wife! She was only getting this meal because Haley was in a bad mood!Haley playfully glared at Shane and
Haley, having successfully averted a potential mishap, made a secret victory sign.That evening, Haley handed her design draft to JY's design department, asking them to select the appropriate fabric and thread and send them over as quickly as possible. She wanted to personally complete the suit, ensuring every stitch and detail was of her own making. Although hand-sewing was slow, Haley didn’t feel tired at all. Instead, she enjoyed it immensely. Using her skills to create a piece of clothing for her grandfather brought her great satisfaction.About three days later, the suit was complete. To get Mr. Fisher Sr.'s exact measurements, she asked the Fisher family’s butler without alerting Mr. Fisher Sr., hoping to surprise him with the finished product.When Shane returned from dealing with matters at the Marshall family, he found that Haley had already finished the suit. The design was intricate, blending traditional elements with innovative touches, ensuring Mr. Fisher wouldn’t loo
The man struggled to get up from the ground, but a foot pressed firmly against his chest, pinning him down. No matter how hard he fought, he couldn’t break free. Hearing the commotion, the bodyguards outside rushed in.Seeing the scene in the hospital room, they immediately sensed something was wrong. "Miss, what happened?"Haley threw the syringe aside, her anger flaring. "You dare to ask what happened? Weren’t you supposed to take care of Grandpa? Is this how you do your job?"Ignoring the rest, she repeatedly called out to her grandfather, trying to wake him. But whether he was in a deep sleep or drugged, he didn’t respond. Panic filled her, and she shouted at the bodyguards, "Why are you still standing here? Go get a doctor!"The bodyguards, realizing the severity of the situation, quickly ran out to find a doctor.After examining Mr. Fisher Sr., the doctor looked serious. "It seems his condition has suddenly worsened. Did something happen just now?"Logically, although Mr.